CEO Report

We are now formally recognised as Aboriginal-led. This milestone reflects our history, values and purpose, and acknowledges the many Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people who have worked side by side over many years to build an organisation that cares deeply for people, community and Country. It is a moment of great pride, but also a responsibility that we embrace with humility as we continue to listen, learn and work in partnership with Aboriginal communities.

Together, we created 768 employment opportunities, diverted 20,171 tonnes of waste from landfill and delivered 70,158 instances of community services. Behind every one of those numbers is a person, a family, a community or a moment of opportunity. These outcomes are the result of thousands of individual acts of care, commitment and hard work by our team.

We secured record new business, renewed long term contracts and tightened financial discipline across the organisation. New business growth included the Helping Hands modular homes initiative, expansion of Resource Recovery Australia operations in New South Wales and Victoria and continued growth for Soft Landing through new commercial partnerships. Importantly, these opportunities have helped position us strongly for the future, giving us greater confidence in our ability to grow our impact while remaining true to our purpose.

We have remained focused on creating a safe and supportive workplace where people can develop and flourish. We continued to invest in our teams, learning and career development, strengthened our governance and compliance systems, and maintained a strong focus on health, safety and wellbeing. These efforts contribute to an organisation that is accountable and committed to continuous improvement.

What stands out most to me, however, is the strength of our culture. Every day, I see our values of Authenticity, Fairness, Kindness, Bravery and Sustainability brought to life through the way our people support one another, serve customers, work alongside community partners and care for Country. Our values remain at the heart of who we are and guide the decisions we make as an organisation.

The future will bring opportunities and challenges alike, but I believe Community Resources enters the next chapter stronger than ever. We have a clear strategy, growing capability and a team united behind our purpose. Most importantly, we have built an organisation where people feel connected, valued and supported to make a difference.

I would like to thank our Board for its leadership and direction, our members, customers and partners for their trust, and every member of our team for the terrific commitment, and care you bring to work each day.

Together, we will continue creating jobs that care for people and Country.

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